SSAT Upper Level Verbal : SSAT Upper Level Verbal

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1921 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ADROIT

Possible Answers:

Unusual

Skillful

Elusive

Corrupt

Last

Correct answer:

Skillful

Explanation:

"Adroit" means "skillful" or dexterous.

Example Question #1922 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DESTITUTE

Possible Answers:

Poor

Stressful

Torrential

Assiduous

Hypnotizing

Correct answer:

Poor

Explanation:

"Destitute" means lacking food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, the best answer choice is the word "poor."

Example Question #1923 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EMINENT

Possible Answers:

Showy

Incredulous

Renowned

Defiant

Adorable

Correct answer:

Renowned

Explanation:

"Eminent" means high in rank, distinguished, or "renowned."

Example Question #1924 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PIOUS

Possible Answers:

Patterned

Audible

Devout

Relevant

Abundant

Correct answer:

Devout

Explanation:

"Pious" and "devout" both mean having a devotion to a god or gods.

Example Question #1925 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

INDOLENT

Possible Answers:

Peaceful

Lazy

Neglectful

Invalid

Promising

Correct answer:

Lazy

Explanation:

"Indolent" means lazy.

Example Question #1926 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBSTINATE

Possible Answers:

Violent

Loyal

Stubborn

Materialistic

Limitless

Correct answer:

Stubborn

Explanation:

"Obstinate" means stubborn.

Example Question #1927 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTENTIOUS

Possible Answers:

Oppressive

Argumentative

Merciful

Invincible

Happy

Correct answer:

Argumentative

Explanation:

"Contentious" means argumentative.

Example Question #1928 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SLOVENLY

Possible Answers:

Fundamental

Untidy

Separate

Mystical

Frigid

Correct answer:

Untidy

Explanation:

"Slovenly" means untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.

Example Question #1929 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SEDULOUS

Possible Answers:

Unspeakable

Rash

Personable

Belligerent 

Diligent

Correct answer:

Diligent

Explanation:

"Sedulous" means diligent or hard-working. "Diligent" means persevering in carrying out tasks.

Example Question #1930 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

TACITURN

Possible Answers:

Gracious

Eloquent

Quiet

Common

Voluntary

Correct answer:

Quiet

Explanation:

"Taciturn" means quiet.

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